88Z AI, 18 September — Tencent's AI game creation tool, formerly codenamed 'Craft', is officially named 'Youdianling CraftBuddy'. The new name retains 'Craft' and incorporates the concept of a partner, positioning itself as the user's 'AI game creation companion'. Users can visit craft.qq.com to experience games created with Youdianling. Creation access is being rolled out gradually, and official channels should be followed for event updates.
At a glance
- Tencent's AI game tool is officially named 'Youdianling CraftBuddy', positioned as a creation companion
- Users can visit craft.qq.com to try experiences, with creation access being rolled out gradually
The update
Tencent's AI game creation tool, previously known by the codename 'Craft', has been officially named 'Youdianling' in Chinese and 'CraftBuddy' in English. This naming strategy preserves the original 'Craft' identity while introducing the concept of partnership, aiming to serve as a capable assistant and creative companion for users in the AI game development process. Currently, the public can visit craft.qq.com to play various game titles generated with the assistance of Youdianling. Regarding specific creation permissions on the platform, the official team is rolling out access qualifications to users in batches. Interested users are advised to closely follow Tencent's official communication channels to stay updated on the latest event information and eligibility application developments.
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